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There's a giant 'Green Banana' off Florida's coast, and researchers have finally gotten to the bottom of it - The Bakersfield Californian

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There's a giant 'Green Banana' off Florida's coast, and researchers have finally gotten to the bottom of it - The Bakersfield Californian There's a giant 'Green Banana' off Florida's coast, and researchers have finally gotten to the bottom of it - The Bakersfield Californian Posted: 30 Sep 2020 06:36 AM PDT FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — If you haven't heard of the "Green Banana blue hole" you might imagine a tropical cocktail you can order in Key West, or a dessert you ordered after a night on Bourbon Street. Forget that. This Green Banana is actually a mysterious sink hole. More specifically, it's a huge, underwater cavern off the coast of Florida that humans had never fully explored — until last month. Scientists say the Green Banana could hold clues to the formation of toxic red tides, algae blooms that are devastating to Florida's shoreline, and the...

State officers arrest Big Isle aquarium collector after ‘bizarre’ Kona incident - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

State officers arrest Big Isle aquarium collector after ‘bizarre’ Kona incident - Honolulu Star-Bulletin State officers arrest Big Isle aquarium collector after ‘bizarre’ Kona incident - Honolulu Star-Bulletin Posted: 17 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT State conservation officers on Tuesday arrested a well-known aquarium fish collector from Hawaii island after what they called a bizarre series of events leading to a search and rescue operation as well as the release of hundreds of fish trapped underwater. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said Steve Howard, 57, of Kailua-Kona, was arrested for several violations, including the illegal possession of aquarium collection gear, resisting arrest, and reckless endangerment, among other charges. "Mr. Howard's alleged illegal activity is outrageous," DLNR Chair Suzanne Case said Thursday during a virtual news conference. "Aquarium collection in West Hawaii is not per...

Beautiful Aquarium Designs Best Suited for Your Living Room - StyleNest

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Beautiful Aquarium Designs Best Suited for Your Living Room - StyleNest Beautiful Aquarium Designs Best Suited for Your Living Room - StyleNest Posted: 01 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT You've decided to add an aquarium to your living room and aren't sure where it would fit best in your decor then here are some suggestions we found by checking out what other people are doing. We've included ideas that range in size, cost, and application so you can customise a design to fit your living room space. In the Wall This might be the first place you think of when it comes to interesting places to keep a fish tank. Of course, this means more than just putting it up against the wall, which is a fine place but not any real design idea to speak of. To do this you would need to find a place that has the wall indented in already or you would have to flip for the construction work. This design will take a lot of time and money unless you can do...

Fish and Game seizes exotic reptiles from Idaho Falls man - Post Register

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Fish and Game seizes exotic reptiles from Idaho Falls man - Post Register Fish and Game seizes exotic reptiles from Idaho Falls man - Post Register Posted: 28 Sep 2020 03:54 PM PDT Idaho Fish and Game seized eight illegally possessed reptiles, including a 7-foot alligator, from an Idaho Falls man last week. The owner voluntarily surrendered the alligator, two caiman, two snapping turtles, two rubber boas and a Gila monster to Fish and Game officers. "Due to the full cooperation of the owner and his willingness to voluntary surrender the animals, several written warnings were issued but the owner did not receive any citations," said James Brower, Upper Snake region communications manager. "The biggest issue is that he took them across state lines and didn't have permits for any of them. You have to have import permits and a lot of times that requires a health certificate from a veterinarian." Brower said ...

What is the 'Green Banana' off the coast of Florida? - South Florida Sun Sentinel

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What is the 'Green Banana' off the coast of Florida? - South Florida Sun Sentinel What is the 'Green Banana' off the coast of Florida? - South Florida Sun Sentinel Posted: 29 Sep 2020 09:04 AM PDT "For me, I'm a geochemist," Beckler said, "and we are trying to understand how water and rocks interact, and how the oceans on earth and the atmosphere all sort of evolved over the last four to six billion years. And when you have these crazy microenvironments like the blue holes, where it's not just fully oxygenated like the rest of the ocean, it also serves as a potential proxy for what the earth looked like back in the day." County extends COVID disaster declaration | Free Share - Bay City Daily Tribune Posted: 29 Sep 2020 09:00 AM PDT Even as the number of active cases have reached just 27 for the county, Matagorda County Commissioners approved the extension of...

Fish and Game removes alligator, other exotic reptiles from Bonneville County home - Idaho State Journal

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Fish and Game removes alligator, other exotic reptiles from Bonneville County home - Idaho State Journal Fish and Game removes alligator, other exotic reptiles from Bonneville County home - Idaho State Journal Posted: 28 Sep 2020 06:00 PM PDT IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Fish and Game officers recently removed eight exotic reptiles, including a 7-foot alligator, from a home in Bonneville County. Additional details about the reptiles' owner and the location of the home were not immediately available. James Brower, regional communications manager for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Upper Snake Region, said they received an anonymous tip that led them to the home where they located the alligator along with two caiman, two snapping turtles, two rubber boas and a Gila monster. The owner, who did not have permits for the reptiles, voluntarily surrendered them. "Due to the full cooperation of the owner and his willingness to v...

Fish and Game seizes exotic reptiles from Idaho Falls man - Post Register

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Fish and Game seizes exotic reptiles from Idaho Falls man - Post Register Fish and Game seizes exotic reptiles from Idaho Falls man - Post Register Posted: 27 Sep 2020 11:39 PM PDT Idaho Fish and Game seized eight illegally possessed reptiles, including a 7-foot alligator, from an Idaho Falls man last week. The owner voluntarily surrendered the alligator, two caiman, two snapping turtles, two rubber boas and a Gila monster to Fish and Game officers. "Due to the full cooperation of the owner and his willingness to voluntary surrender the animals, several written warnings were issued but the owner did not receive any citations," said James Brower, Upper Snake region communications manager. "The biggest issue is that he took them across state lines and didn't have permits for any of them. You have to have import permits and a lot of times that requires a health certificate from a veterinarian." Brower said ...

Want to Set Up an Aquarium at Home? Here's How - The Seeker

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Want to Set Up an Aquarium at Home? Here's How - The Seeker Want to Set Up an Aquarium at Home? Here's How - The Seeker Posted: 28 Sep 2020 01:00 PM PDT Pets are a wonderful addition to a household. They have the power to make the home livelier and to make your day brighter. However, when talking about house animals, most of the time, the question is – Are you a dog or a cat person? Although both of these furry companions are a good choice, there are more options out there.    When it comes to popular pets, fish are probably ranked among the top 5. Beautiful and generally easier to maintain than cats or dogs, it comes as no surprise they are positioned so high on the popularity ladder. The fact that they will not ruin your shoes or furniture is certainly a big plus. So, if you have been thinking about installing an aquarium at home, these are some of the things you should know before you start. Choosing the Right Tank...

Decorative aquarium accessories to beautify your fish tank - Times of India

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Decorative aquarium accessories to beautify your fish tank - Times of India Decorative aquarium accessories to beautify your fish tank - Times of India Posted: 30 Aug 2020 12:00 AM PDT When you own an aquarium, there is a lot that you can do with it to give a new look to your aquarium every few days. With plenty of accessories available online and offline, you can experiment with colours, shapes, styles, themes and more to match the aquarium with the look of the room. Pebbles, sand crystals, show-pieces, plants and more attractive aquarium accessories are available these days to transform the look of your fish tank. Helping you pick something good depending upon the size of your aquarium or the theme of decor in your room, here is a list of some popular aquarium accessories that are apt for decoration:- If you want to have a green bed in your aquarium, you should go for these plant seeds by Petzlifeworld. These seeds are to be placed wi...